Sunil Dharmappa

" I am a seasoned Global Business Leader with a wealth of experience in spearheading end-to-end Sales Lifecycle functions, overseeing Logistics Operations, driving Marketing Community Outreach, and ensuring Regulatory Affairs and Compliance. I boast a proven track record of achieving comprehensive business growth in a 360 capacity. Currently, I am actively seeking leadership roles in Business Development and Logistics within a reputable organization, with a preference for opportunities in Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, or other African countries.

Executive Profile

Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 16 years of global experience in Business Development, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Public Relations, Customs Clearance, and Freight Forwarding across Africa and India. Dedicated to achieving organizational objectives and goals. Key strengths include: Proven track record of delivering outstanding business growth in challenging markets, particularly in Nigeria. Expertise in devising and implementing effective Business Development and Sales strategies for market penetration and revenue growth. Strong relationship-building skills with key decision-makers and C-suite professionals across various domains. Extensive experience in managing logistics operations, customs clearance, and freight forwarding to ensure efficient and timely delivery of goods.

• Recognition for exceeding sales targets, selling billions of Naira worth of NPK Fertilizer under the GESS Scheme
• Streamlined and simplified group Regulatory Affairs, obtaining multiple duty exemption certificates worth millions
• Played a pivotal role in selling 2500+ Units of Nissan Pickup to the Nigerian Police Force and implementing a sales contract for 200 Units to the Nigerian Customs service
• Contributed significantly to the joint venture with Lagos State Government for cross-selling group products, including automobiles
• Introduced a transformative culture and strategies for the successful transformation of the clearing process
• Appreciated for recovering 800 million excess detention charges from Shipping and Terminal Operators
• Successfully negotiated and signed agreements for 30-day free periods within Shipping Lines.